Memorable Winter Reception at the Embassy of Canada_March 18

The yesterday truly memorable evening at the Winter Reception hosted at the Embassy of Canada in Warsaw brought together a remarkable group of guests, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere filled with meaningful conversations and a genuine spirit of collaboration. It was inspiring to see such strong engagement and openness to building new partnerships between Poland and Canada.

A highlight of the evening was the address by H.E. Ambassador Catherine Godin, who emphasized the importance of the Poland–Canada Strategic Partnership announced last year by Prime Ministers Mark Carney and Donald Tusk. Her remarks clearly underlined the growing strength and future potential of bilateral relations.

We were also honored by the presence of Parliamentary Secretary Yasir Naqvi, whose words reflected great enthusiasm and appreciation for Poland as a key partner. The event was officially opened by Bernhard L. Otterstein, President of the PCCC, who warmly welcomed all guests.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to our sponsors for their support and presence:
🥇 Gold Sponsors – AtkinsRéalis, represented by President Ian Edwards, and CGI, PCCC Patron Member represented by Bartlomiej Niescierowicz
🥈 Silver Sponsors – PCCC Patron Member – EY Polska and Galvion
🥉 Bronze Sponsor – Dentons

Thank you all for being part of this special evening. We look forward to continuing to build strong and lasting Poland–Canada connections.

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Bernhard Otterstein was born and educated in Vancouver, Canada, where he graduated with honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He has worked with numerous corporate, governmental, and institutional entities in North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of economic analysis, strategic project and investment planning, new market development, as well as cross-cultural communications. He has been directly involved in projects in the fields of real estate, engineering, energy, biotechnology and IT/telecommunications.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Otterstein has gained first-hand experience in identifying and promoting innovative, emerging technologies and related business opportunities, taking them from early stage to market via private equity investment and the active co-management of several start-up ventures.